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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,276.67, 3,141.81 and 1,281.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,276.67, 3,141.81 and 1,281.96 is: 1,769.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,276.67 : 3,141.81 = 1,281.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,276.67/3,141.81 = 1,281.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,276.67x = 3,141.81 × 1,281.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,276.67x = 4,027,674.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,674.75/2,276.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.10

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